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Student battles back from double brain tumour to graduate
A student who battled against a double brain tumour two years into his degree at the University of Sunderland achieved his goal of graduating at the Stadium of Light after recovering from his illness and returning to his studies. Read more here.
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Sunderland media graduate not scared to call it a wrap
Aman Sharma, co-founder of Northern Bear Films, a new Media Production company based at the University of Sunderland, celebrated the successful shoot of a brand new comedy short film set in the North Eastmade by successfully bidding for £5,000 of funding from the British Film Institute (BFI). Read more here.
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University success for Nigerian twins
Identical twins who travelled from Europe via Africa to study in Sunderland have had “twice the fun” at University and given the family a double cause for celebration after they both graduated. Read more here.
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Award provides lasting legacy in memory of gifted pharmacy graduate
The memory of a gifted pharmacy student has been honoured at the University of Sunderland graduation ceremonies with a special award presented to a graduate who has demonstrated caring and compassionate qualities during their degree course. Read more here. |
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University student tuned in for success
Thomas Hannett, 21, from Gateshead landed his job within weeks of completing his University course after impressing bosses at Capital while attending work placements and then working part-time.Read more here.
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Howzat - cricketer lands degree
Durham professional cricketer Ryan Pringle achieved a 2:1 degree in Sport and Exercise Science and received his award at the Stadium of Light just hours before taking on Yorkshire Vikings in a NatWest T20 Blast fixture. Read more here.
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Young journalist scoops inaugural magazine award in memory of lecturer
An “astounding” piece of work in their final year has led to a show of great pride when Ruth Edmundson donned her hat and gown to graduate and scooping the second The Journal/Kevin Overbury Award for Best Magazine Journalism Student. Read more here.
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Double success for North East twins
The Vanacore family have had twice as many reasons to celebrate after identical twins Cassie and Heidi graduated from the same university, from the same course and with identical degrees. Read more here.
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Paule’s hat-trick graduation celebration
Paule Stei not graduated with a First Class Public Relations degree and landed a full-time job in her dream career, but she also won the University of Sunderland’s first ever award for Outstanding PR Student of the Year. Read more here.
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Former plasterer makes first class job of science degree
When recession hit the construction industry hard in 2008 - plasterer Michael Spowart took the economic downturn as a life-changing opportunity to change his career. Read more here.
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